Supplier Development Engineer, SMT (Starlink)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Root cause analysis","Project management","Supplier performance management","Quality-focused continuous improvement"]

Build and scale Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing for Starlink by qualifying suppliers and leading New Product Introduction (NPI) from process validation to ramp-up. Drive yield and quality improvements across SMT/PCBA production, analyzing defects and failures with PFMEA, DOE, and SPC. Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams using DFM/DFA feedback, maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs, and travel to supplier sites up to 50% to support high-volume production.

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SpaceX
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Supplier Development Engineer, SMT (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Build and scale Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing for Starlink by qualifying suppliers and leading New Product Introduction (NPI) from process validation to ramp-up. Drive yield and quality improvements across SMT/PCBA production, analyzing defects and failures with PFMEA, DOE, and SPC. Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams using DFM/DFA feedback, maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs, and travel to supplier sites up to 50% to support high-volume production.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead supplier qualification, development, and ongoing performance management for SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes.
  • •Drive NPI activities for new SMT lines, including process validation, equipment selection, and yield optimization at supplier facilities worldwide.
  • •Identify and resolve manufacturing defects and quality issues across SMT assembly steps (e.g., solder paste application, placement, reflow, AOI).
  • •Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production failures using PFMEA, DOE, and SPC to improve process capability and reduce defects.
  • •Travel to supplier sites (up to 50%) to audit facilities, oversee ramp-ups, and provide on-site technical support for high-volume SMT production.
Travel: High travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.
  • •2+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing focused on SMT processes (e.g., screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow, wave soldering, inspection).
  • •Hands-on experience with SMT equipment from manufacturers such as Fuji, Panasonic, DEK, or similar, including programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • •Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
  • •Ability to travel up to 50% for supplier audits, ramp-ups, and on-site technical support.
Experience:2+ yearsConsumer electronicsHigh-volume manufacturingNPISupplier development
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationRoot cause analysisProject managementSupplier performance managementQuality-focused continuous improvement
Licenses:Valid driver's license
Certifications:Six Sigma
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Surface Mount Technology (SMT)PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)NPIProcess validationYield optimizationSolder paste applicationComponent placementReflow solderingAutomated optical inspection (AOI)PFMEADOESPCDPMODFMDFAIPC-A-610J-STD-0018DFishbonePareto

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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